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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] cotangent05:
Im experiencing home launcher drawbacks even though im supercharge with aggressive 1.. :| what can i do?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] yujin_11:
oh okay... but I think I did not see it, although you managed to unlock the bootloader

maybe you or someone could include how to change the fonts without flashing :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Have you tried to rerun the first script? If the result of the test from that script like 'weak :(' then maybe the Script Manager have not run your script right. Try recheck Script Manager if the result script is tagged as su and boot. and if that fails, you might need to try another option from SuperCharger. Let me know the result. :)

@yujin_11: Nah i think i leave that for another person :) it is not essential enough to be put in here (no offense :) ) Just to keep it clean and get to the point: performance. :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] coolkaas:
you can add one string into /system/build.prop by root explorer. Just add one new string at bottom of build.prop. This string is:

ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=1

Save file and reboot. After that the system will never unload Home from memory.

I think that supercharge does something similar, but ro.HOME_APP_ADJ works well.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Nice info :) but AFAIK Zeppelinrox told us that if Supercharger loaded correctly, the above is not necessary. so make sure first about the Script Manager and if it still fail, follow coolkaas suggestion.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KristianKenneth:
How much RAM do you guys get? At start up, Advance Task Killer tells me, I get about 50mb free RAM but on settings>Applications>Manage Applications>Running I have 150 RAM?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
50mb is the RAM, 150 is the hard drive. :) for me, I got about 64mb ram on average.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KristianKenneth:
so how much free ram do you get on start up?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
About 80mb, once used it will be about 64mb. But it is still much better than when I was using x10 mini pro, back then only about 20mb left from my ram, resulting so many swapping.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] coolkaas:
after system be responsible, there are 200 mb. after all start programs/scripts loaded -- 186mb. maybe I installed few programs?..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
are you talking about RAM? that's quite alot :0 yeah with no Facebook or YM or etc, it is achievable. :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] coolkaas:
ram) I have installed clean our repack w/o any fb, goo)) and other trash.

this 'achievable', yes))
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] EL_BELLACO:
i have like all social apps and 10 games, root, ect, and my free ram is 130mb and 112 at start up.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tmt2003@gmail.com:
ok i will try.

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can i move busybox to sd card?

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cwm still no`t running
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Did you hold the Volume- button when your device turned off after the SE Tweak?

So you are in "safe mode" now?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tmt2003@gmail.com:
i push volume key - for a long time and phone goes to safe mode.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Go again on the SE Tweak step. Are you sure that Busybox is properly installed? Did you read something like "congrats... " after running busybox?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tmt2003@gmail.com:
it looks like the instalation of busybox was successful!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Good.. Now it's only a matter if you have ROOTED your phone correctly or in the SE Tweak instructions.

Do not rush.. read any detailed instructions in the windows.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tmt2003@gmail.com:
MY PHONE IS ROOTED, i work in titanum backup.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Wechy77:
Did you intalled any busybox version, or just installed busybox installer?

See pictures in this link
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Busybox and Busybox Installer are the same but Busybox is only limited to new versions not like Busybox Installer that have 1.16. ( needed in Supercharger.. as they say).
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tmt2003@gmail.com:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwxLDEwOSwic3Rlcmljc29uLmJ1c3lib3giXQ..

i install this one

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than i install from that link you send me, but still no cwm.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
I PM you inorder not to flood this thread.. Just try again the SE Tweak, if not successful do again the Flashing and so on.. I have those steps many times also, can't get it with the first try..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mecanhazbeer:
stupid question: You installed the application - but did you run it after installation? Because then you must press "install" again for copying the busybox files - and these files are required for installing CMW with SE Tweak. Maybe it's a bit confusing that one have to install it "twice".
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tmt2003@gmail.com:
yeap i press install and files copyed but cwm still no`t working.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Post the log of the SE Tweak here. There are many geniuses here willing to help you.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tmt2003@gmail.com:
that`s it
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
It should be done. Turn off your phone and hit that Volume- continuously.You should see the CWD with green text and black background.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tmt2003@gmail.com:
i do that but it it goes to safe mode
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Maybe you should repeat everything starting from ROOTING to CWD.

Try this, open a command prompt with your phone connected in USB debugging ON.

Type: adb devices

What do you see?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Wechy77:
Dont't hold the vol- button, you must tapping it, when the sreen lights up.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tmt2003@gmail.com:
this
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Then you must install the proper ADB drivers.

You should see the serial number of your phone.

Go here: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Howto:_Install_the_Android_SDK

It is still applicable even you are not in Cyanogen.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tmt2003@gmail.com:
with this drivers i root my phone and install cwm on android 2.3.4
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
And why is that you didn't see the serial # of your phone when you type adb devices? How about the USB driver? You should download the recent usb driver, put in for example in mine e:/android-sdk-windows/extras/google/usb_driver. When you connect your phone, manually choose the driver, you one which you have downloaded(e:/android-sdk-windows/extras/google/usb_driver, for me).

Have you followed this one:

Go to the Control Panel, and select the System Properties (Windows XP) or System (Windows Vista/7).

Select the Advanced settings;

Windows XP: Click on the Advanced tab.

Windows Vista/7: Click on Advanced system settings on the left.

Click on Environment Variables.

Under the "System variable" section, you will look for "Path". Double-click on it.

In the "Variable values" section, add at the very end the location of the tools & package-tools folder, with a semicolon separating these two paths from the rest, e.g. %SystemRoot%;C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools;C:\android-sdk-windows\tools.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tmt2003@gmail.com:
still the same.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Solve that first before you go on rooting.. Install proper SDK drivers and USB drivers also.

When you type "adb devices" in cmd even if you are not in the correct drive, you should see the serial number of your phone.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hikhokk:
could ido that in ICS 4.0.4

Hi.Ive flashed to 4.0.3 and rooted it.So my question is can i do the other tutorial such as deleting unnecessary bloatwares if I update/flash to 4.0.4 or should do it in 4.0.3 first then I flash to 4.0.4?

And will it effect my phone performance after I updated to 4.0.4?

Thank you.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] syin16:
if you update your system through SEUS or PC companion, ur gonna lose your root in 4.0.4

I suggest, update your phone to 4.0.4 first, downgrade the kernel to 4.0.3 kernel, root it, and then flash back the 4.0.4 kernel. Since the root exploit only works for 4.0.3 kernel.

After that you can remove all the bloatware you dont want
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Yeah.. I did that.. Be sure to make back-up in case something happens..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] dhana1990:
hi

am new to XDA developers and my new xperia ray..........

pls help me tat i want to extend my RAM from 300 mb to 500 or 750 mb......

is tat any problem will com if i extend and how to rectify it

reply to my mail id
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] syin16:
LOL! this probably one of the best laugh i had today. Thx for the laugh. For your information, your ray only has 512mb of ram. Its a hardware thing
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jaxzkeren:
is there a ' transparant status bar ' for rom 404 ? :confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] blue_moon:
i want to root my 4.0.4 but when flashing 4.1.A.0.562 ftf file its like that what is the problem?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ray_J13:
One click root ???

i saw there is another method of rooting for ics 4.04 in another specific deivce forum and some users claimed that it is working for galaxy S3 and other devices. It looks like the one click method with some command prompt and script. The method is from Rick#2.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1707214
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] syin16:
yup, the root method is different. Doomlord uses the emulator exploit while the other method seems to use the debugfs command on the mmcblk0pX. But you have to find out which mmcblk can be used for our phone though.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BaboonCZ:
Hi,

i have stupid question. If I do install CWM (step 2) cann i instal CM9 in CWM normaly or i must unlockt bootloader? I have LG and i must only do root, install Rom manager and instal eny roms :)

THX :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sarangkunte05:
Not able to root plz help

I am not able to root my phone the build version is 4.0.2.A.0.62

i followed all the steps but i am getting the error as posted in the image
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Did you install the adb drivers? Please read posts in the first pages..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ForsakenNGL:
.62 can't be rooted with that method. Use another one, the thread is here.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sarangkunte05:
Can you please post the link to the appropriate method?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sarangkunte05:
Yes I have fulfilled all pre requisites. It's not my first time for rooting a phone I have rooted and flashed a HTC wildfire as well as a Sony Ericsson neo v before. But just not able to root my Ray.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ForsakenNGL:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1567125
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Apocalyps2:
Hey You CAN root your gingerbread using that method, and I had the same problem at some point.

Thing is, you need to make sure you are in MSC mode (settings-> Sony Ericsson -> Connectivity -> USB Connection mode = msc) but also DEACTIVATE auto connect in msc - otherwise your sd card will be mounted on your pc, and then the script you are trying to run wont work :)

Hope this helps!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sucker for sony's:
Oops wrong section :o
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] lordvj:
not sure about this

dalvik.vm.dexopt-flags=m=y,v=n,o=v,u=n

u=n disables optimization for uniprocessor , u=y might be more suitable for ray.

lots of info here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622433
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
nice finding :) but need testing though.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] lordvj:
also according to

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23132051&postcount=56

some of the build.prop tweaks are useless.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mintume:
hello Guys, i need urgent help.

i rooted my ray (superuser installed along with root) and installed busybox from market.

then i installed titanium backup pro.

all the root access is granted to busybox and titanium.

i created backup on titanium.

now, when i try to uninstall google maps through titanium, it gives me error, "failed to locate the apk file"

what am i doing wrong?

pls help

Found Solution:

with ics 4.0.4 there is a new folder for apps called "/vendor/app/"

first mount it R/W with root explorer then delete the apps
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nowisn:
first time rooting/unlock

I'd like to unlock my phone and root it for putting custom roms and some tweaks and some apps but I'm not sure how seeing that there is so much overwelming information here that i'm a bit confused now

phone info ray ST18a, 4.0.4, 2.6.32.9-perf, 4.1.b.0.431

phone says no for unlocking so do I need to purchase a unlock code?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] barjeshjain:
tested

I tested both ways.. It gave me same score on smartbench 2012 (815).........
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hansip87:
Yup, thing is, that odex flag doesn't affect anything, it was the last commented line that really improves the situation :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] lordvj:
did you clear dalvik cache after applying the new flag?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] barjeshjain:
yes

Yes
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Defees:
I have Android 4.0.4 stock and Build 4.1.B.0.431 Rooted.

any advice on how to tweak it now... kinda stuck after removing all the "utter crap" apps pre-installed by sony.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jagannn:
Change to some custom Rom, my choice is Ice cream pureness. It's fast and smooth
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tolis72:
Hi great job! it worked like a charm onmy wifes xperia mini but is it also compatible with my xperia ray? thanks!!!:o
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] the4amfriend:
Noob alert.

I'm a noob and not much I know about rooting. I want to root my Xperia Ray. Version: 4.0.4.

Build number: 4.1.B.0.431

I have never rooted my droid. And I've updated just the latest android version available from sony.

So about rooting, is this the latest ROM available? Sorry If I'm asking the wrong questions, I just don't know! I've been here for two to three days I guess, without an answer on how to root, what rom to choose and which one is the best kind of questions.

So just can you direct me to the latest and stablest rooted version, which is good and also has better steps explaining how to root, so that a newbie like me will get it?

And the reason I came here to root my device was because after the ICS update, my Ray started lagging and switch off sometimes, and I hate that.. So can you please direct me the latest but stablest and fastest rom available.

Thanks already!

And sorry for being a newbie :D I'll learn fast :) :good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Heres how to root official 4.0.4 (4.1.B.431): http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1682224

Here is how to install SDK:http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Howto:_Install_the_Android_SDK/Windows. SDK is needed on running adb drivers, you can't/run use CMD commands for your phone if SDK tools is not properly installed.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mhmd_bk:
hi guys ...

i need some help ...

i have updated my ray to ics 4.1.B.0.431 and i have added the sirkay xray kernel 7.3.431 also, i have installed SystemUI+Framework Mod by hansip87 and some apps via cwm, like walkman and xperia S apps, but i keep getting this error "Unfortunately the process android.Process.Acore has stopped" and the phone constantly restarting specially after uninstalling apps, linking apps to SD card or updating via play store.

thanx In advance
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ForsakenNGL:
That error is from an Xperia S pack/apps. If you want those apps install just a few, one by one and not an entire pack.

Restore a backup without those (if you have one).
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] templeka:
Wifi Burst Mode

I can't find this line anywhere in tiwlan.ini. Can I add it manually and if so where and how? I mean I just write that somewhere at the beginning / end of the file or do I have to write something else besides that?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nowisn:
I'm all screwed up here and your instructions are ****ty, the latest flashtool i have has cut off screens like the font size is f'd and its got some pictorial that doesn't show correctly

and i'm i can't seem to get past that screen to flash

is there a particular version of flash for the ray?

and yes the comp and drivers are installed
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] chunlianghere:
same here. i was wondering is it the burst mode already enabled?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Try to search for GB tiwlan.ini, there you can find that "burst mode". You can still use it on ICS.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KID107:
No, you can't find it in ICS. Because there're some changes.

You can reference at here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1717060

it may be helpful for you.

have fun :):good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] templeka:
Well I got that file and replaced mine. Didn't notice any speed difference so I reverted back to my original file. Thanks KID107 for the info anyway. :good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KID107:
the difference is how far you can connect previous access point. If you recognize that the wifi indicator is higher than before. It's already effected.:laugh:

Anyone know how can mod Auto Brightness in ICS 4.0.4??? Please guide me how to do please. :(

I've tried to read at #1 and many others, but I can't see the clear difference.

There're many guides, but which is suitable for Xperia Ray ICS 4.0.4?? :confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] slampeks:
problem to change this line - BurstModeEnable = 0

Hi,

i could not find this file BurstModeEnable = 0 in tiwlan.ini

i am using stock Rom .431 xperia ray

someone please help.!!:(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Read previous posts 3 posts above your post... You can't find that on ICS .431, that is only present on GB ROM...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] KID107:
anyone can help me plz! :rolleyes:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
Go to system/etc/hw_config.sh.. Edit. Follow OP at #3. If you want to disable it use values 0,0,0,0; if enable 1,1,1,0 or not very active 0,7,7,0 or 0,2,4,0... I use 0,7,7,0 because making it 3,2,2,0 or 1,1,1,0 is very sensitive to light, a little shadow will make the screen to adjust and I hate to see it.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Web_E:
KAK is not loading in boot. marked to run at boot. whats wrong?

I have followed your guide (& original threads) for installing V6 supercharger & KAK on my xperia ray.

How can I verify whether they are loaded at boot?

For example, i have loaded the 98KAK script in script manager and marked to run on boot with su permission (see the attached image). But if I try to verify it, it said

:crying:

If I rerun the script for installation & then verify it, it works.

I have used The supercharger kit , V6_SuperCharger_for_Android-Update9_RC10.sh, also used the patcher from here. I am on ICS stock ROM 4.1.B.0.587.

Please let me know if it require any other details. I am suspecting the 99Supercharger script is also not loading properly at boot time.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] templeka:
Didn't notice any increase in range either. Same 1 line with or without the file in same place of the house. Also the "tweak" seems to affect AirDroid in a way since it crashes whenever I enter the contacts page within the browser. It works fine with the original file though.

Concerning the auto brightness, the guide here worked fine for me using the als_curve.zip in that link. I didn't notice any major difference aswell until I went outside in the sun. You can try with *#*#7378423#*#* . Enter Service Tests/Ambient Light Sensor/ and see if the value changes in bright light or sunlight.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] esrom02:
I have a big problem :( My version is .69, is it rootable? I really want to root my phone. Just bought one.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ForsakenNGL:
The German Gingerbread? Here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1567125

There are no big problems with the Ray imo, and when there's doubt you will find the info on xda ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] esrom02:
Sorry I'm noob when it comes to Sony Ericsson, what do you mean by German Gingerbread? My phone specs are:

Model Numer : ST18i

Android Version : 2.3.4

Baseband Version : 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028D-66

Kernel Version : 2.6.32.9-perf SEMCUser@SEMCHost #1

Build Number : 4.0.2.A.0.69

When I boot this phone for the first time, I remember its in a language I don't understand at all. Btw, I just bought this yesterday, and I really want to root it because my battery drains for 1 percent every 6 minutes. I want to calibrate it and remove the bloatwares. Please help me..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ForsakenNGL:
Version .69 was released in Germany, that's all. The root info you already have it.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] esrom02:
Thank you brother ! :good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nowisn:
okay i've calmed down a bit now I'm trying to root my phone with a locked bootloader setting are

st18a, 4.0.4, BV #8x55a-aaabqoazm-203028g-72, build 2.6.32.9-perf, build number 4.1.B.0.431

I've been unable to root this phone for some reason and I don't know but the latest flashtool doen't have all those options in it but now I'm getting an update request on my phone saying to update to the version I already have which is b.431? why is this???
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] esrom02:
Ok, done unlocking bootloader (I hope) following the instruction given by Sony. How will I know if I really unlocked my bootlader?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] adulfo:
You can flash custom kernel like sirkays, thomas.... blah...